Solo Tone

Electric Eye

Judas Priest

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHamer Standard (K.K. Downing) or Fender Stratocaster (Glenn Tipton)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio, 1982 Screaming for Vengeance sessions)

PickupsHigh-output humbucker (bridge position, Hamer Standard); likely DiMarzio or stock Hamer humbucker

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1982. Both Downing and Tipton tracked solos for 'Electric Eye'; most sources attribute the main solo to Glenn Tipton, but both guitarists used similar setups for this album. No pedals were used for the core solo tone, but a delay effect is clearly audible in the solo section. No evidence of chorus, flanger, or wah in the solo. Rhythm and lead tones were tracked separately. Settings and gear are for the studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated distortion with clarityupper-midrange-forwardsinging sustainaggressive lead attackbright and articulatepunchy midrangetight low endhigh-output humbucker bitemachine-gun precision

Difficulty

The solo features fast picking, advanced bending techniques, and requires tight synchronization and accuracy at high speed, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

Electric Eye Guitar Tone Settings — Judas Priest | ToneMirror Judas Priest (Glenn Tipton / KK Downing) Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk KK Downing Guitars & Gear: Complete Guide - GuitarGangsters.net Glenn Tipton Guitars & Gear: Complete Guide- GuitarGangsters.net

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